Downtown Development Authority (DDA)


The Downtown Development Authority is the primary agent for downtown development in Wayland.  Pursuant to Act 197 of the State of Michigan, the DDA was created in 1989.  The DDA, through tax recaptures, has the ability to initiate and providing funding for a variety of authorized downtown development activities including infrastructure projects, special events, business incentive programs, and streetscape improvements.

The Downtown Development Authority meets the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall.


DDA Members:
Mike Salisbury, Chairman Monte Listopad
Tim Bala
Mary Jo Curran
Joe Hamilton
Dr. Ron House
Stuart Isenhoff
Diane Smith
Clare Vilenski


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The Downtown Task Force has been working with Cornerstone Architects to develop a “Wayfinding Master Plan”.  The plan would provide for a system of signs to welcome and direct visitors to Downtown Wayland and to identify significant destinations such as City Hall, Public Safety Building, Library, shopping district, parking, etc.  The signage would distinguish the downtown business district from other business areas in the community and provide a way to encourage visitors to “Shop Downtown Wayland.”

Wayland as a “Blueprint Community” - In 2004, the State of Michigan recognized Wayland as a “Blueprint Community” under the State’s Cool Cities initiative.

Downtown Task Force - The Task Force is responsible for coordinating downtown development activities and making recommendations to the Downtown Development Authority for specific activities to pursue.

Down Town Incentive Programs - It is the purpose of the Downtown Façade Improvement Program to provide a financial incentive to downtown property owners/tenants to make architectural-sensitive improvements to the exterior of their buildings.

Downtown Task Force
The Task Force meets the third Wednesday of each month, at Noon, at City Hall

Members:
Sheryl Hamilton, Co-Chairperson
Jennifer Antel
Karen Gregersen
Gail Hollinger
Monte Listopad
Bruce Patrick
Jim Rogers
Denise Behm